Planning policy

The Planning Policy team is responsible for matters relating to planning policy in Middlesbrough. The team prepares the statutory development plan for Middlesbrough which sets out land allocations and policies to guide development proposals against which planning applications are decided.

Interim policy on Conversions of Residential Properties

The consultation for an interim policy on conversion of residential properties has now closed. The Council will now consider the representations made and provide an update accordingly. The consultation period ended at 5:00pm on Monday 12 February 2018.

New Local Plan

The Local Plan will set out a vision for the future development of Middlesbrough in relation to housing, the economy, community facilities and infrastructure, up to 2033. The Local Plan, when adopted, will replace a number of existing planning policy documents, and provide a basis for determining planning applications within Middlesbrough.